Frozen cooked crab exports from Bahrain: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of frozen cooked crab by Bahrain reached $37.6 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 106 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $48.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.6M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $32.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $48.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $40.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 7.8K t |
Where Bahrain exports frozen cooked crab to
The largest buyer markets were Thailand (34%), South Korea (25%), Japan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+323% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $12.8M | 34% |
| South Korea | $9.6M | 25% |
| Japan | $4.4M | 12% |
| United States | $3.1M | 8.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| India | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $991K | 2.6% |
| New Zealand | $829K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $590K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, 71% below the world average of $11.51, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Bahrain frozen cooked crab exports (HS 0306.14): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0306.14: Crustaceans: frozen, crabs, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen cooked crab exported by Bahrain?
Bahrain exported frozen cooked crab worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen cooked crab from Bahrain?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by South Korea (25%) and Japan (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen cooked crab per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $11.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of frozen cooked crab from Bahrain changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.2 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2019 at $48.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen cooked crab?
The HS code for frozen cooked crab is subheading 0306.14. It sits in HS chapter 03 (fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0306 page.
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